Derby County midfielder Jamie Hanson is among Burton Albion's loan targets as Nigel Clough looks to boost his squad.

Clough confirmed the Brewers' interest Hanson today, adding that enquiries have been made over "five or six" potential loanees, with the Albion boss keen to bring another couple of new faces to the Pirelli Stadium.

Albion had also been considering a move for Rangers' Greg Docherty - but he has now signed a season-long loan deal with Shrewsbury Town.

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"We'll hopefully get Hodgey (Elliot Hodge) sorted out this week, he'll make the bench up for us - and we've got quite a few options within that squad now."

Burton-born Hanson - who can play in defence or as a holding midfielder - made seven Championship appearances for Derby in the final two months of last season, having missed the majority of the campaign through injury.

He spent much of the previous season on loan at Wigan Athletic.

Docherty had been linked with Albion and Sunderland before his Shrewsbury deal was confirmed this afternoon (Wednesday).